To amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 with respect to workforce development, and for other purposes.

This bill amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to expand workforce development in food and agricultural sciences. It authorizes $60 million annually (2025-2030) for grants supporting paid, work-based learning programs at colleges, including junior/community colleges and vocational institutions, to train professionals for agricultural careers. The bill also updates funding mechanisms for teaching enhancement projects and creates a new NRCS hiring authority allowing direct appointments for technical roles without standard civil service rules. It directly affects educational institutions offering agricultural programs and the Natural Resources Conservation Service.